Meninga wants Kangaroos to entertain in QF

Mal Meninga may not exactly be carrying a sword and shield like Russell Crowe in Gladiator but it's the war cry he wants his Kangaroos to adopt as they surge through the Rugby League World Cup.

To that end, he's revealed meeting with referees boss Tony Archer to urge a more free-flowing game ahead of Friday's quarter-final against Samoa after being upset with the officiating in last week's win over Lebanon.

Despite his team conceding just 10 points through three pool games, Meninga voiced his displeasure at referee James Childs' policing of the ruck against the Cedars.

Childs has been put in charge of the England and Papua New Guinea final.